Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
Kaihaumanu Kanohi
Beauty therapists provide treatments such as facials, massage, laser hair removal, waxing and pedicures.
Beauty therapists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Kaihanga Tohu
Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.
Experienced signmakers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$23 per hour
Kaihanga Taonga Rei
Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Manufacturing jewellers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K–$60K per year
Manufacturing jewellers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K–$100K per year
Kaikutikuti Makawe
Hairdressers/barbers cut, colour and style hair. Barbers also shave and trim hair, moustaches and beards.
Hairdressers/barbers usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Skilled hairdressers/barbers can earn
$65K-$100K per year
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
Sewing machinists usually earn
$23-$25 per hour